Ticket Tailor for theatre shows
Am-dram and fringe runs sell seat-by-seat — beware platforms charging double credits for assigned seating.
The numbers for this event type
At a typical £18 theatre shows ticket, Ticket Tailor's rate of 60p + VAT per ticket PAYG (credits from 22p + VAT) works out to £0.72 per ticket (4.0% of face value). Across 200 tickets that's £144.00 in booking fees — money that either your fans pay on top or you give up from the door.
Theatre Shows sell to considered buyers who read the page and notice checkout surprises — total-price honesty and clean refund terms matter as much as the rate.
| Ticket price | Fee per ticket | Effective rate | Fan total (pass-on) |
|---|---|---|---|
| £5 | £0.72 | 14.4% | £5.72 |
| £10 | £0.72 | 7.2% | £10.72 |
| £15 | £0.72 | 4.8% | £15.72 |
| £25 | £0.72 | 2.9% | £25.72 |
| £50 | £0.72 | 1.4% | £50.72 |
| £100 | £0.72 | 0.7% | £100.72 |
Compared at theatre shows prices
The market computed on 200 × £18 — a realistic theatre shows scenario.
Figures computed from each platform's stated rate (2026-07-26 data review). Where a rate excludes VAT it is shown grossed-up at 20%. Card processing paid to Stripe/PayPal applies similarly on most platforms and is excluded. Quote-only platforms can't be computed — their rates are negotiated.
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Questions people ask
Is Ticket Tailor good for theatre shows?
Organisers with their own audience who want predictable flat fees. Theatre Shows sell to considered buyers who read the page and notice checkout surprises — total-price honesty and clean refund terms matter as much as the rate.
What does Ticket Tailor cost for theatre shows?
At a typical £18 theatre shows ticket, Ticket Tailor's rate of 60p + VAT per ticket PAYG (credits from 22p + VAT) works out to £0.72 per ticket (4.0% of face value). Across 200 tickets that's £144.00 in booking fees — money that either your fans pay on top or you give up from the door.
What's the cheapest way to ticket theatre shows?
On published 2026 rates: Tickts at £0, then Ticket Tailor at 60p + VAT per ticket (credits from 22p). Whether Ticket Tailor justifies its rate depends on how much of your audience it genuinely brings.
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